Nancy K. Pankey, 88, of Clifton passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at her residence. She was born on April 22, 1938 in Watseka, a daughter of Leroy and Margaret (Smith) Wasmer.

 

Nancy married Glenn “Moose” Pankey on November 22, 1958 in Clifton and he survives. She spent 68 years married to her best friend.

 

She is also survived by four daughters, Beth Ann (Brian) Gillum of Gordonville, Texas, Paula Maffet of Saunemin, Becky Schmidt of Bloomington, and Amy (Jason) Eberle of Gibson City; brother-in-law, Jim Weinlader of Danforth and Judy Lamie of Marion; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren and one on the way in March.

 

Nancy was preceded in death by both of her parents; her second mother, Lorraine “Sis” Wasmer; one brother, Bill Wasmer; one sister, Marilyn Weinlader; one son, Todd Pankey; one son-in-law, Steve Schmidt; two grandsons, Ryan Allen and Kyle Gillum.

 

Nancy was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton, where she was active with CCW and enjoyed helping with funeral dinners. She loved time spent gardening and tending to her flowers and yard. Nancy owned and operated The Figurine Gift Shop and Bridal Boutique in Clifton with her best friend Betty Podowicz. Nancy was a caregiver to everyone. She spent many years participating in the Iroquois County Christmas Canata. Her family was always most important to her.

 

Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton with Fr. Doug Hauber officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral mass at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

 

Burial will follow the funeral mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Clifton.

 

Memorials may be given Uplifted Care in Bourbonnais or St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton.

 

Please share a memory of Nancy at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.